Our waist consists of 5 vertebrae and the vertebrae between them.
It has a structure consisting of pads called discs.
Transferring the load from our body to the hips and legs and
They have the task of ensuring our posture.
While it helps us stand upright by supporting our body, it also
Allows us to make bending movements in all directions at the same time
gives. Vertebrae are interconnected disc cushions and facet joints
It is connected by joints called joints. Besides these main links
support connective and muscle tissue around the rows of vertebrae
Thanks to this, the vertebrae remain tightly connected to each other.
All these structures carry the load of the body in harmony.
While it allows us to carry and stand in an upright position, certain
It allows our movements. All structures are a healthy waist,
It does not cause pain.
Low back pain is a very common disease in adults.
Approximately 80% of all adults will experience
They experience at least one low back pain attack. certain life
If all adults in a cross-section could be questioned at the same time
15% are seen to have lower back pain. Low back pain, trauma
due to weight lifting or an adverse movement
may occur, but it may also occur without a known cause.
may come. Pain may begin suddenly or become increasingly severe. Lower back pain is a deep ache, burning sensation
It may be in the form. Unilateral or bilateral back pain
It may be accompanied by pain referred to the hip or thigh.
WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF BACK PAIN?
It is difficult to find the real source of lower back pain. disk
itself, the surrounding connective and muscle tissue, facet joints and
Ligaments and cartilage structures may be the source of pain.
Causes of waist and leg pain
The most common cause of low back pain is disc-related pain. with aging
As a result, the amount of water in the disc content decreases. to structure change
The distribution of the loads reflected on the environment changes. Conclusion
annulus fibrosus weakened by minor traumas
A tear occurs in the layer. All these changes are disk-related.
causes pain. The defect in the structure of the disc affects the whole structure.
The spinal segment originating from other structures
Pain may develop. This process may result in the disc repairing itself, or it may cause the inner layer to move towards the nerves.
disc herniation, which can be defined as overflow or
deterioration in the force distribution of the bone structure
due to structural changes depending on
Defined as lumbar stenosis or waist slippage
may cause diseases.
HOW LONG DOES BACK PAIN LAST?
A low back pain attack occurs regardless of the source of the pain.
After a while, it depends on the tissue repairing itself.
It passes on its own. Approximately lower back pain
50% of the cases disappear within 2 weeks, 80% within 6 weeks.
30% of people who experience a single episode of low back pain
Low back pain may recur and become chronic. six weeks
Low back pain that does not go away has become chronic
sort of.
WHAT TO DO?
Although rare, lower back pain is a symptom of another disease.
Having an attack of low back pain, as it may start as
It would be beneficial for the person to consult a physician.
Fever accompanied by pain, sweating, weight loss
Whether there are symptoms such as
is evaluated.
The natural course of lower back pain is to heal on its own.
But in order to make this painful period more comfortable,
The doctor may make some suggestions. Short term (4 days)
bed rest, painkillers and muscle relaxants
are some of the suggestions. During this process, the physician determines
If there are no other signs of disease, direct radiography, magnetic
radiological examinations such as resonance imaging
There is no need. Lower back pain after six weeks
If it continues, radiological examination is performed.
During an acute pain attack, short-term bed rest, lower back
It is useful because it reduces the load on it. However
around the spine if bed rest exceeds 4 days
Since the support muscles will weaken, the benefit
It can do a lot of damage. Contrary to popular belief, on a hard ground
Bed rest is not appropriate. What matters is the bed
The ground it is placed on is hard. Almost all the bed models we use today are
It has the feature.
Painkillers recommended for lower back pain treatment
generally anti-inflammatory, that is, causing pain sensation
to inhibit some chemical mechanisms
are drugs. Using these drugs without doctor’s advice,
especially on the digestive system
It is not suitable due to its side effects. these drugs
Use it for the duration and dose recommended by your doctor.
There is benefit. The most important point to remember is,
All medical treatment methods for low back pain
It does not eliminate the source of pain, the way the pain is felt
reduces its degree. Our body’s repair mechanisms
If it can repair the tissue that is the source of pain for up to 6 weeks
lower back pain goes away.
WHEN IS THE SITUATION SERIOUS AND
WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE A PH.D.
MUST GO?
– Waist and/or waist pain that does not improve after 6 weeks
or leg pain
– Feeling of loss of strength in the leg
– Difficulty urinating or holding it in
– Feeling of numbness involving the anal area
– Even on short distance walks, both or only
numbness and feeling of fatigue in the legs
Difficulty urinating or in the anal area, especially
When complaints of numbness develop or in the leg
If significant loss of strength develops, urgent surgical intervention
There is an indication. In these cases, nerve tissue
Since the compression is severe, in the early period
Surgical intervention will improve the symptoms
can provide. Complaints become permanent over time
probability increases.
With complaints of persistent waist and leg pain
During the examination performed by the physician you consulted,
If no loss of strength is found, radiological examinations
In light of this, you may undergo various procedures, including surgical intervention.
will recommend treatment methods. severity of pain,
Depending on the extent to which it affects your life, this treatment
One of the options will be decided.
